FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards
Chelsea won the Champions League and England reached the European Championship final but no Englishmen are on the shortlists for FIFA’s annual awardsNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN DE BRUYNE #17 - MIDFIELDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Spurs rally for 1st EPL win under Conte; stroll for Man City
Tottenham has come from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 and earn a first win under Antonio Conte in the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man City has attacking concerns, Napoli vs. Inter
Manchester City could be without three of its key attackers for a home match against Everton in the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man City midfielder De Bruyne tests positive for coronavirus
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne contracted the coronavirus while on international duty with Belgium and is isolatingNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 De Bruyne tested positive for COVID-19 while with Belgium and will be out the next 10 days, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact This is a bombshell that Man City kind of kept under wraps outside of De Bruyne missing Thursday's training. It's yet another absence for the Belgian, who has struggled with fitness in the early season because of an ankle injury. Fortunately for City, Ilkay Gundogan is healthy again and will be able to fill in in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in shots, chances created De Bruyne took four shots (one on goal), crossed three times inaccurately and created four chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Impact De Bruyne was held off the scoresheet despite playing well going forward for City. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading City in shots and chances created in the win.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sterling scores as Man City beats Brugge 4-1 in CL
Raheem Sterling ended his scoring drought as Manchester City netted three second-half goals to move closer to the Champions League knockout rounds with a 4-1 win over Club BruggeNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liverpool, Ajax cruise into Champions League knockout rounds
Liverpool and Ajax extended their perfect winning records in the Champions League to advance into the round of 16NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has quiet game in loss De Bruyne took one shot in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace.
Impact De Bruyne wasn't too effective against Palace on Saturday, and the three-time Premier League leader in assists is still looking for his first one in this campaign. Wednesday's Champions League clash against Club Brugge provides a good opportunity to bounce back before the Manchester derby next weekend.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Messi, Salah score 2 each in Champions League goal rush
There was a goal rush in the Champions League and it was no surprise to see Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah among the scorersOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First UCL assist De Bruyne scored a goal while taking an off target shot, crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Tuesday's match with Club Brugge.
Impact De Bruyne set up Kyle Walker in the 53rd minute, assisting the third City goal of the match. The assist was the first in the competition for the midfielder while his two chances created tied for the team-high total as of his substitution in the 64th minute.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
De Bruyne out to make new, better memories in Champs League
Kevin De Bruyne really wants to play in a second Champions League final because he barely remembers his firstOCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salah scores another wonder goal as Man United slumps in EPL
Mohamed Salah is in the form of his life and the Liverpool forward scored his latest wonder goal in a 5-0 win at Watford in the English Premier LeagueOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin De Bruyne gives Manchester City breathing room v. Burnley ' Premier League
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Silva, De Bruyne score for City in 2-0 EPL win over Burnley
Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne score as Manchester City claims a battling 2-0 win over Burnley in the English Premier LeagueOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal against Burnley De Bruyne scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Burnley. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact De Bruyne scored in his second consecutive Premier League appearance on Saturday, putting the game out of reach for his opponents. He still hasn't hit his creative stride this season -- he is yet to register an assist for Man City -- but he is creating chances consistently and the assists will likely come soon if he maintains this level of production.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw De Bruyne scored once on five shots (one on goal) during Sunday's two-all draw with Liverpool.
Impact De Bruyne scored late to salvage the draw for Manchester City, after falling to a wasteful performance for most of the match. De Bruyne was desperate to put anything on net, and ended up shooting freely, with the most shots in the match. The midfielder is one of the best in the Premier League and has a smash spot against Burnley after the break.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mbappé inspires comeback as France beats Belgium 3-2
Kylian Mbappé redeemed himself with a goal and an assist as France fought back from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 and reach the Nations League final against SpainOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin De Bruyne regrets undergoing painkilling injections to play against Italy Kevin De Bruyne has revealed his regret at playing in Belgium’s quarter-final loss to Italy after undergoing two painkilling injections in h...
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Salah wonder goal has Klopp purring despite draw with City
Mohamed Salah was too busy being asked about his wonder goal against Manchester City to get the chance to savor it again for himself after full time at AnfieldOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin De Bruyne snatches second Manchester City equalizer ' Premier League
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Salah brilliance not enough, Liverpool held 2-2 by Man City
Kevin De Bruyne scored Manchester City's second equalizer in the front of the Kop to secure a 2-2 draw at Liverpool in the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
A healthy Kevin De Bruyne was named to Belgium’s team for the Nations League semifinal match against France next weekOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates three chances versus PSG De Bruyne hauled in three shots (two on target), three chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), two dribbles and a yellow card in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to PSG.
Impact De Bruyne turned in another solid display here filling up his stat line across the board yet again. He's now started three times in last four matches and seems to be finally fully healthy after lasting the full 90 for first time this season. The playmaker is still without a goal or an assist but has been consistently productive in peripheral stats.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Messi scores superb 1st goal for PSG in 2-0 win against City
Lionel Messi’s superb first goal for Paris Saint-Germain has punished former coach Pep Guardiola's team as PSG beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Champions League group stageSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
